Obviously we would expect the head of state to be a supporter of the state. I don't think there should be any doubt about that

I think that we should obviously have good relations whenever possible with our closest ally and our biggest customer. I would hope to talk to the president very closely to start us on that track. But that's not going to take us off fighting on specific Canadian interests.

To use that photo to imply that Mr. Duceppe and I share some sort of agenda other than obviously opposing the Holocaust, I think is disgraceful.

I think the U.S. ambassador is way out of line,

We've got to see a state where the Afghan government can handle its own day-to-day security.

I like the position we're in. I think we're ready for an election. I think we've got the members, the money and candidates and the support we need to have an election at any time.